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5/23/22 - Popular Peanut Butter Brand Issues Recall
JIF brand peanut butter issues recall after dozens fall ill.
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5/23/22 - Infant Formula Arrives From Europe
Several pallets of specialty infant formula has been flown in from Europe.
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5/19/22 - More Help for Victims of Human Trafficing
Victims of human trafficking often find their financial lives ruined by predators. New calls for protections are coming from multiple agencies.
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5/17/22 - Judge Restricts 1931 Enforcement; PRC's Remain Committed to Women
A ruling this afternoon restricts the enforcement of a 1931 ban in Michigan on abortion. Pregnancy Resource Centers say while issues change, their commitment to protecting women will remain.
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5/19/22 - Ford Issues A Recall For A Number Of Their Vehicles
Ford recently issued a recall that will impact a number of their vehicles, and some of the problems could cause the engines to catch fire.
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5/19/22 - Another Push For More Baby Formula
The Biden Administration announces new measures to help speed production of baby formula.
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5/17/22 - Abbott To Start Production Of Baby Formula
Abbott and the FDA come to an agreement to restart a Michigan plant.
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5/17/22 - More At Home Free COVID Tests Available
Some communities are seeing a rise in positive COVID-19 tests and the government wants you to know that more free tests are available.
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5/16/22 - Buffalo Leaders Provide Update on Shooting Suspect - May Have Scouted Area Months Ago
A press briefing unveils new information on suspect, plans, and potential additional targets.
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5/16/22 - Deadly Shootings Over The Weekend
Police have spent the weekend investigating a number of shooting incidents.
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5/13/22 - Saturday is "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive
Postal carriers are asking residents to leave some extra packaged food items next to their mailbox on Saturday.
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5/12/22 - Abbott Will Restart Production Of Baby Formula
The FDA will allow Abbott Nutrition to begin releasing some batches of baby formula.
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5/12/22 - Dry Conditions Rapidly Spread Wildfires
An early season heat wave and drought conditions out West, result in increased fire danger warnings.
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5/11/22 - Parents Upset; Site Lack of Transparency After Board Rejects Investigation
Parents at the Oxford, MI School District say nothing has been done to investigate the school shooting last November. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel agrees.
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5/9/22 -More Low-Income Families Will Be Able To Get Internet
The Biden administration today is announcing that a number of internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to low-income Americans.
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5/9/22 - Gas Prices Continue To Climb
We are now paying 28 cents per gallon more for gas than we did last Monday.
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5/6/22 - Teacher Appreciation Ideas
This has been Teacher Appreciation Week. It's never too late to say 'thanks' with these seven tips to spread a little cheer, even over the summer.
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5/4/22 - National Day Of Prayer
The first Thursday in May is designated as National Day of Prayer....a call to praise in prayer.
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5/5/22 - Interest Rates Take Another Hike
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate half a percent.
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5/5/22 - UIA Will Waive Pandemic Overpayments
Thousands of people will not have to pay back improperly awarded unemployment benefits.
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4/25/22 - "Uniting For Ukraine" Program Goes Into Effect
A sponsorship program for qualified Ukrainians will allow them to live and work in the United States.
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10/18/21 - Colin Powell, dead at 84
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, died early this morning. Family says it was from complications due to COVID.
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9/2/21 - Supreme Court Votes 5-4 to Leave Texas Abortion Law In Place
A divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force.
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8/26/21 Update - Pentagon Releases Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has released more information on Thursday's attacks.
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7/12/21 - VP to Michigan
Vice-President Kamala Harris is traveling to Detroit today.
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7/12/21 - Stimulus update: Here’s who will get $3,600 in payments starting soon
(Mlive) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending the first installment in a series of advance payments between $250 and $300 per month per eligible family starting on July 15.
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6/14/21 - Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine maker Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is highly effective against the coronavirus and also protects against variants.
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6/7/21 – Supreme Court Considers Legality of Men-Only Draft Requirement
The US Supreme Court will deliberate the constitutionality of a male only draft when other aspects of the military include women. There are no current calls for a draft.
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6/3/21 – JBS plants back in production
(NY Times) – The perpetrators of a ransomware attack that shut down some operations at the world’s largest meat processor this week was a Russian-based cybercriminal group known for its attacks on prominent American companies, the F.B.I. said Wednesday.
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2/23/21 – COVID-19 vaccine appointment phone scam
(Mlive) – Someone is trying to use the COVID-19 vaccine to try and scam unsuspecting people on the phone. The scam is related to vaccine appointments.
For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth.
Psalm 33:4-5 (NLT)